29137 ZIP Code — Salley, SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29137 is located in Salley, South Carolina, within Aiken County. It covers approximately 93.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 803.

About ZIP code 29137

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($34,938) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 29137 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,335

population

93.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salley	Acceptable
Salley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

29164 Wagener (5.5 mi) 29146 Springfield (7.4 mi) 29123 Pelion (12.4 mi) 29856 Windsor (13.1 mi) 29853 Williston (13.8 mi) 29112 North (14.1 mi) 29107 Neeses (14.6 mi) 29817 Blackville (16.6 mi) 29160 Swansea (16.7 mi) 29805 Aiken (17.5 mi) 29113 Norway (17.5 mi) 29801 Aiken (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,335
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	93.41 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	33.5978
Longitude	-81.3422
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	803

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,335

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$34,938

Median household income

$30,109

Per capita income

$116,500

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,074

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

25–34

159

35–44

167

165

45–54

173

106

55–59

111

60–64

146

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	514	22.0%
18 and over	1,821	78.0%
65 and over	458	19.6%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.7%

Black or African American 37.6%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,261	51.7%
Black or African American	919	37.6%
Two or more races	137	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	106	4.3%
Other race	15	0.6%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	47.9%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	30.5%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	18.0%	18.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$34,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.4%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,500
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	52.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	44.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	77.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	62	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	286	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	302	29.9%
Households with children under 18	273	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	35.9%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	33.7%
Married	47.7%	43.2%
Separated	5.7%	4.4%
Widowed	12.6%	11.5%
Divorced	12.7%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.1%
Kindergarten	36	7.0%
Elementary school	272	52.7%
High school	134	26.0%
College / grad school	63	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.4%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 9.3%

Construction 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	25.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.8

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 49.6%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 49.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,267	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,317	99.2%
Born in same state	2,261	96.8%
Born in different state	1,683	72.1%
Foreign born	56	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	16	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	455	19.5%
Italian	162	6.9%
French	149	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.1%
Polish	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	88.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29137

What city is ZIP code 29137 in?

ZIP code 29137 is primarily assigned to Salley, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29137 in?

ZIP code 29137 falls within Aiken County, South Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29137?

33% of residents in ZIP code 29137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29137?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29137 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 29137 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 29137 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 29137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 29137 in?

ZIP code 29137 observes the EST timezone.